It’s tough to know in advance how far off a top five spot the Heat will be heading into Saturday’s game, but for now, this shapes up as another must-win for Brisbane. We take a look at Saturday’s (25/1/2020) BBL Big Bash 2020 match between Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat and give our tips and value tips for the match.
When: Saturday, 25th January at 7:15PM
Where: MCG
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Preview:
The Stars are in no danger of losing their top spot on the ladder, however Melbourne will be eager to make up for a disappointing loss to the Strikers on Wednesday night.
David Hussey’s side has taken their foot off the gas a little this week with back-to-back losses, but punters will be happy to learn the Stars have played to a 3-1 record on the back of a loss.
The current quote for the Stars looks enormous value when you also consider Melbourne won by 22 runs over the Heat in their season opener. Glenn Maxwell enjoyed a casual 83 run day off 39 balls, so don’t be afraid to back a pair of the favourites in a Same Game Multi.
Odds:
Tip: Melbourne Stars $1.71
Value BET: Man of the Match: Glenn Maxwell at $7.00
Teams:
Melbourne Stars squad
Glenn Maxwell (c), Pat Brown (England – international replacement), Hilton Cartwright, Jackson Coleman, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Ben Dunk, Seb Gotch, Peter Handscomb, Clint Hinchliffe, Sandeep Lamichhane (Nepal), Nick Larkin, Nic Maddinson, Jonathan Merlo, Lance Morris, Tom O’Connell, Dale Steyn (South Africa), Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Worrall, Adam Zampa.
Brisbane Heat squad
Chris Lynn (c), Tom Banton (England), Max Bryant, Joe Burns, Ben Cutting, AB de Villiers (South Africa), Cameron Gannon, Sam Heazlett, Zahir Khan (Afghanistan – international replacement), Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Lalor, Ben Laughlin, James Pattinson, Jimmy Peirson, Jack Prestwidge, Matt Renshaw, Mark Steketee, Mitch Swepson, Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Afghanistan).
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
